• Elaborated and drove 3-year business plan strategy, identified levers of growth, implemented KPI • Built strong Financial Model to present a plan and monitor variance against Budget• Followed and monitored closely Key Indicators: Inventory level, logistic costs, operating expenses • Implemented Microsoft NAV in France and developed the E-Commerce business• Reorganized the Finance team in order to produce a timely report, strengthened control.

• Business Partner on growth opportunities and the company’s development in Asia.• Actively prepared the company to a new business model in Asia by opening new subsidiaries in Korea and Singapore o Studied feasibility and ROI while the company was shifting from a distribution to the retail business model o Developed new streams of income through the implementation of the E-Commerce platform, working with Magento and highly skilled E-Commerce and Marketing people. • Prepared the logistic platform to serve Asian customers from Hong Kong: Sourcing, the study of cost and benefit according to the new model. • Re-engineered the Regional Financial Report to incorporate a new business model • Reset the ERP system, setup IT Team to support and enhance company process

• Revamp the accounting and finance department. Establish strong process and controls• Set-up manufacturing plant in Brazil in all finance, tax and accounting aspects• Implement Microsoft Great Plain ERP and SAP B 1 in other small subsidiaries• Handling Treasury functions and managing diverse bank instruments• Decrease Gearing ratio and Risk exposure by re negotiating payment terms with Customer and Vendors.

• Supported and justified transactions between subsidiaries to local regulating bodies by developing a successful group transfer pricing policy. • Enhanced communication, reporting, and performance assessment for subsidiaries throughout 5 countries through design of standardized reporting tools. • Established strong foundation for financial growth by implementing robust internal controls. • Prepared company for global ERP implementation, streamlining operations and reducing costs.

• Led HQ transition from Germany to Hong Kong, streamlining departments from 30 to 18. • Enhanced corporate financial foundation by implementing financial controls, strengthening reconciliation strategies, and building, training, and deploying internal audit team.• Slashed time required managing payroll for 80 Hong Kong staff members by identifying and implementing cost-saving HR software. • Spearheaded initiative to reduce company subsidiaries from 15 to 9, reducing costs driving profitable growth. • Contribute to the opening/closing stores budget planning and strategies

• Constructed solid foundation for rapid company expansion from US$60 Mio. to more than US$150 Mio. within 36 months.• Reduced monthly closing cycle by 5 days in identification and administration of all financial management systems and applications. • Reduced tax liabilities and operating costs by simplifying company structures and directing several large-scale mergers. • Streamlined client payment terms, improving cash flow and simplifying invoicing process.